Raw Buckwheat + Quinoa Porridge

Author - Alyssa Rimmer

A raw buckwheat and quinoa porridge that is sweetened naturally with fruit can be made in under five minutes and is an energizing way to start the day!

Today I've teamed up with Bob's Red Mill to bring you this nutritious buckwheat and quinoa porridge. Unlike traditional porridge, which is usually served warm on a cold winter morning, this breakfast is served cold and made with raw ingredients.

This porridge kind of resembles overnight oats in that you do some prep the night before and it's totally portable, but this recipe has the thick, luxurious texture of a classic porridge. It's creamy and yet still surprisingly light. Only lightly sweetened with a banana and a touch of maple syrup, this breakfast is also fairly low in sugar so it won't send you on that dreaded blood sugar roller coaster and instead will leave you feeling energized and ready for the day.

What's great about this porridge is that it keeps really well and takes only a few seconds to whizz up in the morning. You'll start by soaking your buckwheat and quinoa overnight so it becomes soft enough to blend and then in the morning, you just pop it into a blender along with the rest of the ingredients and breakfast is served.

Seriously it doesn't get much easier than this. It actually is probably even faster than a smoothie because you don't have to think about chopping up any fruit or veggies!

This recipe makes two servings which is perfect if you have two in the house OR if you want to have one for the next day. As long as you keep it in a sealed container, it should last you at least a day or two in the fridge.

The other wonderful part of this recipe is the chia jam. I don't have my own recipe (yet!) for chia jam, but this is the one I've been making lately and I love it (except I use raspberries usually!). It's a constant in my fridge and is perfect on top of oatmeal, stirred into smoothie bowls, used on toast or even saved for my PB + J quinoa breakfast cookies.

Now some of you might be thinking that a raw porridge sounds a bit strange, and I honestly thought the same thing, but once you try it, I know your mind will change. Since buckwheat has a fairly mild flavor, the porridge really takes on the flavor of the banana and jam more than anything. So it's more of a blissful bowl of fruity goodness!

And for those of you who can't eat bananas, no worries. This recipe is fully customizable. You can make it with an apple or pear instead, or even some pineapple or mango. Really whatever fruit you have on hand, as long as it measures about half a cup, you can use. I'm thinking a berry option would also be delightful.

Ready to see how easy it is to make?

See? It's really that simple. You put everything into the blender, grind it into porridge and you're on your way! Ahh breakfast in under 5 minutes…now we're talking!

Your turn…

Have you ever tried buckwheat before? If so, what's your favorite way to prepare it? I love it in this porridge, but I am excited to experiment with it in other ways. Please share your favorite recipes below!

And if you end up making this recipe, snap a pic and tag @simplyquinoa on Instagram so I can see! Or send me a snap – I'm totally loving snapchat right now! (you can find me at @alyssarimmer)

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Hey there!
I’m Alyssa, certified holistic nutritionist and founder of SQ. My goal is to help you take simple, practical and personal steps to living a healthier life so that you can be well + truly healthy.learn more

I am so excited to try this – buckwheat (or as I’ve been raised to know it, kasza / kasha) has been a staple in my Polish upbringing. Lately I’ve been making it for breakfast on the weekends, but now I can have it during the week, too! Do you refrigerate it overnight or just leave it at room temp?

If you add 2 T. raw apple cider vinegar to the overnight soaking, it will release the phytase enzymes which will break down the phytate and make it much more digestible and healtheir. This works will all types of grains.
Much more info at Traditional Cooking School with Wardee. By the way, I love quinoa and was so jazzed to find your blog! Please keep it up girl!

Hey there!
I’m Alyssa, certified holistic nutritionist and founder of SQ. My goal is to help you take simple, practical and personal steps to living a healthier life so that you can be well + truly healthy.learn more

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